Syzygium siamense
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Cytotoxic steroids have been found in the fruit.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Young leaves are added to curries.
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chom-poo-nam
Synonyms
Eugenia rubida Ridl.; Eugenia siamensis Craib;